Indian Teams Lead at Chess Olympiad

India's men's and women's chess teams have shown exceptional performance at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, leading both sections after six rounds. The men's team, led by D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, remains unbeaten and is set to face China next, with Arjun holding a perfect 6/6 score. The women's team, anchored by Divya Deshmukh, maintains an unbeaten record with significant victories over Armenia and Switzerland. Despite a shock defeat for D Harika against former world champion Alexandra Kosteniuk, young players R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agarwal secured wins to clinch the match. Both teams are now poised for crucial matches that could solidify their standing, showcasing the rising prowess of young Indian chess talents on the global stage.